Nivea · Nivea Sun Kids

Due to an incorrect translation of the label, the French version of the label gives misleading information to consumers stating that babies and small children should be exposed to direct sunlight instead of the correct statement 'Babies and small children should not be exposed to direct sunlight'. This can potentially result in children and babies being excessively exposed to sunlight. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.

Published: 17 June 2016
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market. Date of entry into force: 19/04/2016

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0745/16
Model: 1) Nivea Sun Kids swim & play latte solare SPF 50+; 85833, 2) Nivea Sun Kids swim & play SPF 30; 85832, 3) Nivea Sun Kids latte solare protettivo SPF 50+; 85486
Batch: 1) Batch n°: 42243476A; 50455376B; 50765776B; 50876076A; 50876076B2) Batch n°: 41225076A3) Batch n°: 40165120; 44346674; 50257774; 50668374; 50618474

Classification

Category: Cosmetics
Risk type: Health risk / other
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Two blue plastic stand-alone tubes with yellow lids (models 1 and 2) and an upright blue bottle with a yellow lid (model 3). A new adhesive label is affixed to the products with instructions and warnings in different languages.